-39%

est. 2Y upside i

Vertical SaaSSeries B

Mainstay delivers actionable data and purpose built tools for the single family rental ecosystem. We empower owners, operators, and residents to act with clarity, unlock opportunities, and build with confidence. Founded within Opendoor, Mainstay launched as an independent company in 2024.

Rank

#541

Sector

Real Estate Technology

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Mainstay presents a strong upside opportunity for a job seeker, driven by its robust competitive moat and significant market potential in the single-family rental sector.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (25%)+300%

Mainstay leverages its strong competitive moat, proprietary data, and AI-powered analytics to significantly expand its market penetration within the single-family rental ecosystem, potentially launching new high-value product lines or expanding into adjacent real estate data segments. This drives revenue to $60M+ by 2028, justifying a $300M valuation at a healthy 5x revenue multiple, representing a 4x return on current valuation.

Base (55%)+90%

Mainstay continues its steady growth, solidifying its position as a key market intelligence provider for single-family rentals. It successfully fends off competitive threats and grows revenue to approximately $25M-$30M by 2028. This growth, coupled with sustained gross margins, supports a valuation of around $142.5M, reflecting a 1.9x return on the current valuation.

Bear (20%)-60%

Dominant incumbents like CoreLogic or other large real estate data providers aggressively enter the single-family rental market with competing offerings, eroding Mainstay's market share and pricing power. Growth stalls, and Mainstay struggles to raise subsequent funding rounds at a higher valuation, leading to a down round. Revenue stagnates at $15M-$18M, and the valuation drops to $30M, resulting in a significant loss for common shareholders due to the preference stack.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

67%

Investors hold approximately $49.8M in liquidation preferences ahead of common shareholders. In an exit at or below this amount, common shareholders would receive little to nothing.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series B company, Mainstay will likely raise additional funding rounds, leading to further dilution of existing equity holders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

No active secondary market or tender offers are expected for a company at this early stage.

Operations Design & Strategy — 1 role

Revenue — 1 role

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Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Mainstay's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the competitive landscape with established players like CoreLogic, how does Mainstay plan to maintain and expand its market share, particularly in its core Single-Family Rental Transaction & Market Intelligence Platform segment?”

  • 2

    “With current revenue around $13M and a large TAM, what are the specific growth strategies for the next 2-3 years, and what key metrics is the company tracking to demonstrate this growth?”

  • 3

    “Considering the Series B funding and the significant liquidation preferences, what is the company's long-term strategy for a liquidity event, and how does it plan to ensure meaningful returns for common stock holders?”

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